I live in Chicago- we've been trying not to have dead Chicagoans vote for years.
Reading this thread has given me a huge headache. I have been one of the drivers for the "Republican bus" for several candidates in the past. If they are on your area list for a local election, you may call and give them a ride to the polls. However, there is no way to police how they vote! There are pollwatchers from both parties in every voting place to be sure of that.
Having been both an equipment manager and an election judge for the last several years, I want to say that Chicago really tries hard to be fair and run a strictly legitimate election process. There are a series of checks and balances in place. I myself have been sworn into the other party if there was a shortage/unbalance in the judges. You must represent the party that you are sworn into that particular election. If a person has voted within the last few elections, no ID check is neccessary in Chicago.
However, having photo ID's would be an excellent idea and head off many problems. Do I believe that college students should vote in their own areas? Definitely. Vote. College students should take their right to vote very seriously, as a very important part of their American citizenship.
The joke in Chicago, "Vote and vote often" is just a joke. Election days in Chicago have their own brand of insanity; but every attempt is made to ensure proper results.
